\chapter*{Introduction}

This is the documentation for a homemade still made by the Boozebarons.\\

A still is a device at which pure alcohol, or ethanol, can be produced. It works by heating up a liquid, which contains alcohol such as wine or mash. When this liquid reaches 78-79$^\circ C$ the alcohol evaporates. The alcohol vapour is then lead to another location, where it is condensed into a viscous liquid again. This is very simple in principle, but the practical excution is a bit more tricky. The main issues that complicate the process are; temperature control and the seperation of methanol from ethanol. These issues are discussed and taken into account in the design of the still.

